Today’s Totally Random
Lines
Pray you, be round with him.
Polonius
Hamlet Act III, Scene iv, Line 5
Blunt, forthright, straight, and plain-spoken: those are the meanings given for round in my on-line Shakespeare Glossary. This is Polonius talking to Gertrude. She’s called Hamlet to her room to question him about his odd behavior, and Polonius is about to hide behind the curtain to listen in on the conversation. But first he’s got to give Gertrude some advice, of course. I say of course because giving advice is Polonius’s main occupation.
Sometimes I feel like I’m married to Polonius, because I’m constantly getting advice on what to do and how to do it, especially when I’m driving. Oh well.
It's a good thing I don't do that to you, isn't it, Mr.
Blagys.
Now, can you come over here and sit with me and rub my belly?
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